Politics

Officials discuss prescription drug abuse

By Samantha Schmidt · Tuesday, Oct. 9,2012 11:28 p.m.

A variety of Monroe County community leaders ranging from school administrators to prosecutors gathered Wednesday at 400 W. Seventh St. to discuss prescription drug abuse in the county.

Monroe County claims award for energy conservation

By Jessica Campbell · Monday, Oct. 8,2012 11:48 p.m.

The Monroe County Commissioners were awarded $287,305.40 in late September by the U.S. Department of Energy through the Indiana Office of Energy Development.

Democratic Women’s Caucus honors Travis, endorses Munson, welcomes Yoder at monthly meeting

By Claire Wiseman · Sunday, Oct. 7,2012 10:24 p.m.

Once a month, one can find the group at Village Deli on Kirkwood Avenue. During breakfast, they discuss those issues and vote on whether to endorse and fund candidates. On Friday, Shelli Yoder, democratic candidate for the 9th congressional district, joined the group.

Students continue to register to vote as clock ticks

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Oct. 4,2012 10:14 p.m.

Student volunteers with the Indiana Public Interest Research Group stood in front of the Herman B Wells Library for four hours Thursday afternoon registering voters for this year’s election.

Hoosier Lottery privatizes mangement to increase revenue

By Samantha Schmidt · Thursday, Oct. 4,2012 12:51 a.m.

The Hoosier Lottery announced Wednesday it will outsource management of its services to GTECH Corporation to boost revenue by a projected $2.1 billion during the next 15 years.

Debates, drinks on tap last night

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, Oct. 4,2012 12:49 a.m.

Local bars turned into political meeting places Wednesday for the first presidential debate.

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Wednesday, Oct. 3,2012 8:38 p.m.

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New poll highlights Senate race stalemate

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Oct. 2,2012 10:41 p.m.

Donnelly leads Mourdock 40 percent to 38 percent among likely voters, though the survey’s 3.5 percent margin of error suggests a virtual tie, according to new September statistics from the Howey-DePauw general election survey.

Daley addresses Monroe County government transparency issue

By IDS staff · Monday, Oct. 1,2012 11:42 p.m.

Last Wednesday, at-large county council candidate Repubican Skip Daley released a statement proposing solutions to what he called issues of transparency in Monroe County government.

County council candidacy filled after death

Thursday, Sept. 27,2012 11:48 p.m.

Cheryl Munson, an assistant scientist in IU’s anthropology department, will be officially appointed Friday to run in Sophia Travis’ place for the Monroe County Council. Travis, who suffered from a heart condition, died at about 11 p.m. Sept. 19 in her home on Fluck Mill Road.

PACs use funds to launch negative ads in Senate race

By Claire Wiseman · Thursday, Sept. 27,2012 12:58 a.m.

As the nation’s third fundraising quarter nears its end Sunday, national attention — and money — is flowing into Indiana’s U.S. Senate race.

Gregg, Pence kickstart final campaign efforts

By Claire Wiseman · Monday, Sept. 24,2012 12:43 a.m.

With fewer than 50 days left before Indiana’s general election, the Pence and Gregg campaigns have stepped up fundraising efforts, advertising and policy announcements.

Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate announces education platform

Thursday, Sept. 20,2012 11:43 p.m.

Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz announced on Wednesday her plan to increase high school graduation rates.

Property taxes to increase, make up for revenue error

By Matthew Glowicki · Thursday, Sept. 20,2012 11:41 p.m.

As announced last spring, an error by the Monroe County auditor Amy Gerstman caused the city to fall short of its expected property tax revenue total by $377,930.

Daniels appoints IU alumna Rush to Supreme Court

By Matthew Glowicki · Tuesday, Sept. 18,2012 12:08 a.m.

IU School of Law alumna Loretta Rush is now the 108th justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.

Information spreads at farmers market

By Claire Wiseman · Sunday, Sept. 16,2012 11:36 p.m.

Along Information Alley on the west side of the market, Democrats and Republicans passed out their messages and a few signs and buttons to interested shoppers.

Wings welcome new IU GOP members

By Claire Wiseman · Sunday, Sept. 16,2012 9:38 p.m.

The IU College Republicans mixed politics and chicken wings as they welcomed new members to their group Friday night at BuffaLouie’s.

Senator and governor candidate debate seeks questions

Thursday, Sept. 13,2012 11:58 p.m.

The Indiana Debate Commission is accepting questions for two debates for U.S. senator and three debates for the governor’s race.

Mourdock, Donnelly skip conventions

By Mary Kenney · Thursday, Sept. 13,2012 11:56 p.m.

The first time Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., the third most senior member of the U.S. Senate, was mentioned in a speech was not at the Republican National Convention but at the Democratic one.

Gregg, Simpson unveil strategy for small businesses, manufacturing

Thursday, Sept. 13,2012 9:41 p.m.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg announced plans Wednesday to strengthen Indiana small businesses and manufacturing.

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